文档介绍：Encyclopedia of Rhetoric
Editor-in-Chief Thomas O. Sloane
ISBN13: 9780195125955ISBN10: 0195125959 hardback, 856 pages
Aug 2001, In Stock
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Description
Rhetoric is one of the Western world's oldest disciplines. From ancient Greece and Rome to the modern
era, the art of persuasion has been used, discussed, and debated for over twenty-four hundred years. In
recent times, scholars in such areas as philosophy, literary theory, munications have renewed
their attention to rhetoric as a way of understanding many areas of culture and social life. And now the
ideal reference work is available to further enhance the study of this fascinating field.
Providing prehensive survey of the latest research--as well as the foundational teachings in this
broad field--the Encyclopedia of Rhetoric features 150 original, signed articles by leading scholars. It
synthesizes a vast amount of knowledge from classics, philosophy, literature, literary theory, cultural
studies, speech munications, and discusses basic concepts and themes throughout rhetoric.
As the most wide ranging reference work of its kind--combining theory, history, and practice, with a
special emphasis on public speaking, performance munication--the Encyclopedia is an
invaluable resource to a wide audience. Numerous cross-references, bibliographies after each article,
and synoptic and topical indexes further enhance the book and make it the definitive reference work on
this powerful discipline.
Features
The prehensive, up-to-date resource of its kind
Balanced coverage of classical rhetoric and the rhetorical turns in contemporary critical thought
Strong focus on public speaking, performance, munication
Reviews
"An excellent work of reference, organized systematically and prehensive. All in all, a most
useful research tool."--Professor Dr. Claus Uhlig, Philipps-Universitat Marburg, Germany
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Product Details
856 pages; 15 halftones & line illus.